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Weather & Climate in Alhama de Almería, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Alhama de Almería enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 13.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,693 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,693 ft (516 m) |
| Area | 44.6 sq mi (115.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 76/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9569°N, 2.5686°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,400 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Apr 11, 2010 | 1 km S of Nigüelas, Spain | M6.3 | 87 km | 610 km |
| Dec 23, 1993 | 7 km E of Adra, Spain | M5.3 | 40 km | 27 km |
| Jul 14, 2025 | 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain | M5.2 | 69 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2011 | 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain | M5.1 | 114 km | 1 km |
| Feb 4, 2002 | 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain | M5.0 | 17 km | 21 km |
| Jan 4, 1994 | 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain | M4.9 | 41 km | 22 km |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 17 km S of Adra, Spain | M4.9 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2003 | 76 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain | M4.7 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 1997 | 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain | M4.6 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 2 km W of Santafé, Spain | M4.6 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2005 | 45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain | M4.6 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Sep 2, 1996 | 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain | M4.6 | 114 km | 20 km |
| Jul 3, 1997 | 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain | M4.5 | 73 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 2011 | 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain | M4.5 | 114 km | 0 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain | M4.4 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2014 | 83 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.4 | 144 km | 0 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain | M4.4 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 6 km W of Quesada, Spain | M4.4 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Apr 18, 2012 | 33 km S of Roquetas de Mar, Spain | M4.3 | 55 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1804 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 2 | 133 km |
| 1522 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 1,000 | 8 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
Alhama de Almería has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 46°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 13.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.7") and July the driest (0.1").